“The essence of Blacc is to bring South African wines to the greater population of people who have yet to fully embrace the wine industry, while also encouraging the wine industry to embrace this influential demographic. Through the club’s sommeliers and wine stewards, hospitality workforce and influencers, Blacc has journeyed two short years to become known in the country’s corporate boardrooms and beyond,” says Aubrey Ngcungama, co-founder of the Black Cellar Club, which was founded in 2016 by luxury brand representation company Vula Afrika.
Blacc seeks to enhance the great work that already happens in the wine and hospitality industry. Through education, advocating responsible drinking, and promoting excellence across the hospitality world, it seeks to ensure that the South African world of wine is recognised for what it is.
Blacc Fest X Langa is a continuation of this message, bringing South Africa’s finest wine estates and distilleries to the people. The township of Langa is a historic place in its own right.
"Originating from Langa, it's been humbling to see so many premium beverage brands coming on board to support this festival. The people have been calling for a revolution, not just any revolution, they've been calling for a wine revolution, where they can experience premium brands in their local communities, being served and being educated about those wines, by the cream of the crop of South Africa's sommeliers. These are people who ply their trade in some of the top hospitality establishments that South Africa has to offer. So, look forward to a weekend of superb wine and spirits, real South African cuisine, intriguing conversations and soulful beats under the bright African sky," enthuses Wanda Guma, brand ambassador of Blacc Fest X Langa.
A lively, boutique and classy affair, Blacc Fest X Langa will be the debut festival, paving the way for future occasions throughout South Africa in the near future. Blacc’s dream is to bring the wines of South Africa to the main market; to celebrate excellence and ensure a bright future for the country’s wine and spirits industry. Blacc Fest X Langa will be an opportunity for beginning to close the gap.
“Congratulations to the Black Cellar Club on two years of promoting the growth of the South African wine industry whilst strongly advocating responsible drinking and genuine wine education. Blacc Fest X Langa will be an opportunity to highlight township tourism and the local economy,” comments Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Province.
Street food will be provided by Jordan’s Way of Cooking and Boulevard 82, while the Abavuki Marimba Band, DJ Fosta, and DJ Sebs will entertain the attendees with festive beats. Three Blacc members will feature their own wines at the festival; Tinashe Nyamudoka of Kumusha Wines, Joseph Dhafana of Mosi Wines, and Munashe Kwaramba of Global Sip. Nyamudoka and Dhafana will have their own stands and visitors will be able to find Kwaramba’s maiden wine, a Shiraz at the Wine Shaq stand.
Tickets are available via Quicket and cost R220 per person per day. No under 18s will be allowed access to the premises.
